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• Date 11 Aug 2021
• Venue The O2 arena
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2021 marks 20 years since the biggest virtual band in the world, Gorillaz, released their incredible debut album. What better way to celebrate two glorious decades than playing a homecoming show at The O2 on 11 th  August 2021. They are BACK - in real life - with magnificent Jamie Hewlett visuals and a thrilling live performance from guitarist Noodle, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel and frontman 2D, joined by Damon Albarn and the full Gorillaz live band plus a choice selection of featured artists. 

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOLLOWING THE GOVERNMENT RECOMENDATIONS:

The O2 arena requires you to present a NHS COVID Pass on entry to gain access to this event.

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•  You have completed a full course of vaccination at least 14 days ago

• You have received a negative PCR or lateral flow test result within 36 hours of the event

•  You have proof of natural immunity by way of a positive PCR test at least 180 days ago

Further details and T&C’s can be found here 

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For this show, if you’ve purchased your tickets from theo2.co.uk or AXS.com you’ll need to display your ticket on your phone via The O2 app. Ticket purchasers will receive an email with news and information on  AXS Mobile ID tickets  and how you can download your tickets to your phone. 

If you’ve bought your tickets for this show via AXS then you can re-sell your tickets with AXS Official Resale   which gives you a safe, simple, and fair way to buy and sell tickets.

For more information on re-selling tickets from AXS and other ticket agents  click here .  

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To remove the need for bag searches, The O2 has implemented a new clear bag policy, this means that all customers’ belongings must be in a 100% clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag. 

• For everyone’s safety and security it’s better if you do not bring a bag at all to the arena. 

• We will only allow clear and transparent bags no larger than A4 size (20x10cm). 

• If you have to bring a non-transparent bag with you, you can leave it at our bag storage facility just outside the main entrance to The O2 at a cost of £10 per bag. 

• All bags will be searched and screened before being accepted into the bag storage facility. 

• Backpacks, laptop bags, handbags and clutch bags are not permitted inside the arena unless they’re clear and transparent.

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Gorillaz to transform Piccadilly Circus and Times Square with immersive AR performances

Gorillaz will this week transform the streets of New York and London into stages for performances of their new single, Skinny Ape. 

The performances take place at 2.30pm ET on Saturday, December 17 in Times Square, New York and 2pm GMT on Sunday, December 18 in Piccadilly Circus, London.

The immersive experiences - accessible via the Gorillaz Presents… app - will allow fans to gather together to witness Gorillaz tower over the city streets.

Directed by Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett and the Emmy-nominated director Fx Goby, the Skinny Ape performances are created by Nexus Studios and utilise Google’s ARCore Geospatial API, using AR to transform public spaces with cultural experiences. It has been staged in partnership with Outfront and Ocean Outdoor.

Gorillaz virtual bass player Murdoc Niccals said: “To all our followers, get ready for the biggest Times Square takeover since that other gorilla smashed the place up. Bigger in fact cos there’s four of us. Thanks to the techies at Google, we’ve created the music video event of the century, so don your pink robes and come see Gorillaz like you’ve never seen us before. The future is nigh!” 

Skinny Ape is the fourth single from the upcoming Gorillaz album Cracker Island ( Parlophone ). The song was debuted during the band’s 2022 world tour. 

Cracker Island, released on February 24, 2023, is the eighth studio album from Gorillaz.

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Revolutionize the Concept of Music Video with  Groundbreaking Larger-Than-Life Performances in New York & London

Times Square, New York – December 17th Piccadilly Circus, London – December 18th Watch Trailer  Here “Tomorrow comes today.”  – Noodle

New Single ‘Skinny Ape’  Out Now   Taken from New Album  Cracker Island Out February 24th, 2023

Gorillaz will revolutionize the very concept of musical performance, as they transform the streets of New York and London into stages for two groundbreaking performances of their brand new track ‘Skinny Ape’. Taking place at 2:30 pm ET on December 17th in Times Square and 14:00 GMT on December 18th in Piccadilly Circus, these first-of-their-kind immersive experiences will allow fans to gather together to witness Gorillaz play in real life – actually larger than life –  as Murdoc, 2D, Noodle and Russel literally tower over them, playing in the midst of two of the world’s most iconic skylines. All the info  here .

Directed by artist and Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett and the Emmy nominated director Fx Goby, the ‘Skinny Ape’ performances are created by  Nexus Studios  and utilize Google’s ARCore Geospatial API, using AR to transforms public spaces with cultural experiences, bringing ‘Skinny Ape’ and the world of Gorillaz to life as never before.   

Music’s most (in)famous virtual bass player Murdoc Niccals commented –  “To all our followers, get ready for the biggest Times Square takeover since that other gorilla smashed the place up. Bigger in fact cos there’s four of us. Thanks to the techies at Google, we’ve created the music video event of the century, so don your pink robes and come see Gorillaz like you’ve never seen us before. The future is nigh!” 

‘Skinny Ape’ is the fourth single from Gorillaz upcoming new album  Cracker Island  and is already a fan favorite having debuted live on the band’s hugely successful 2022 World Tour.  Cracker Island , out February 24th 2023 on Warner Records, is the eighth studio album from Gorillaz, an energetic, upbeat,  genre-expansive collection of 10 tracks featuring yet another stellar lineup of artist collaborators: Stevie Nicks, Adeleye Omotayo, Thundercat, Tame Impala, Bad Bunny and Bootie Brown and Beck. Recorded in London and L.A. earlier this year, it is produced by eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer/ multi-instrumentalist/ songwriter extraordinaire Greg Kurstin, Gorillaz and Remi Kabaka Jr.

OUTFRONT and Ocean Outdoor are at the intersection of immersive experiences which bridge the physical and virtual worlds. Situated in the cultural heart of New York and London’s entertainment districts, Times Square and the Piccadilly Lights are the perfect portals to unveil the music video of the future. 

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About Gorillaz  Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios in West London, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF DOOM to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With seven albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018) and Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About Google’s ARCore Geospatial API ARCore  is Google’s AR developer platform that works across billions of devices, providing developers with simple yet powerful tools to build immersive experiences that seamlessly blend the digital and physical worlds.

Launched in May 2022, ARCore’s  Geospatial API  opens up nearly 15 years of our understanding of the world through Google Maps and enables immersive experiences to be deployed at world scale in more than 100 countries. Content creators can turn cities into live canvases.

About Nexus Studios Nexus Studios  is a next-gen entertainment company creating award-winning stories and experiences across film and episodic tv, immersive and branded content. With studios in LA, London and Sydney, they specialize in animation and Real-Time technology with an in-house team of artists and engineers working side by side. Their prolific multi-platform output includes a Grammy-nominated music film for Billie Eilish and a recent Emmy-award-winning animated feature film for Netflix. Their innovative work in Real-Time animation includes Emmy-nominated VR and AR experiences for Google and Marvel, multiple innovative sports activations for the likes of the NFL, NBA and MLB, and a digital puppetry live show for Amazon Studios, to name a few. Clients include Netflix, Niantic, Disney, BBC, Gorillaz, Sony, Google, Billie Eilish, U2, Apple, Headspace, and Meta.

About OUTFRONT Media Inc. OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.

About Ocean Outdoor Ocean Outdoor  is a leading operator of digital out of home (DOOH) advertising across the UK, Northern and Continental Europe. The Group’s network of 4,000+ screens covers seven countries and 351 cities, with its technological capabilities delivering the most impactful and measurable DOOH brand and advertising experiences.

Ocean’s portfolio comprises of some of the most iconic locations, such as the Piccadilly Lights and the BFI IMAX, whilst it also works closely with high-profile landlords, including Landsec, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the BFI, Nuveen and the Canary Wharf Group, as well as major city councils on the development of its network.

To date the Group’s growth has been driven by tender wins and the rollout of new locations, as well acquisitions that complement the existing portfolio. Since 2018, Ocean has completed seven acquisitions, which has enabled it to expand its UK footprint and move into the Netherlands, the Nordics and Germany.

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In April 2023, Gorillaz performed a show-stopping set at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival that seamlessly blended live-action theatricality with jumbotron-sized animation as well as hip-hop with abstract art rock.

This summer, Damon Albarn aka 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs are doing it all over again.

From Sept. 10-19, the “Feel Good Inc.” group is embarking on their four-concert ‘The Getaway Shows’ mini tour playing stadiums and amphitheaters all over North America along with special guests Kaytranada, Lil Yachty and Remi Wolf.

While they currently don’t have a New York show on the quick run, they will come close when they perform at Boston’s Fenway Park on Sept. 19.

And if you need tickets to hear “Clint Eastwood,” “On Melancholy Hill,” “Dirty Harry,” “Plastic Beach” and tracks from their latest album “Cracker Island” as soon as today, you’re in luck.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, June 2, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Gorillaz 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all four ‘The Getaway Shows’ concerts including dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Gorillaz new music

The prolific group put out their eighth studio album “Cracker Island” on Feb. 24 of this year.

Featuring big-name special guests like Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks , Thundercat, Tame Impala, Beck, De La Soul and more, the record was hailed as Gorillaz’s “most Purely Pleasurable LP Yet” by Rolling Stone .

Want to give it a spin?

You can hear the eclectic, inventive, energetic “Cracker Island” here .

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English virtual band, Gorillaz has announced their “The Getaway” 2023 tour with Kaytranada, Lil Yachty & many more. Check out the post below.

The musical artists, KAYTRANADA, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf will be supporting the band on all four dates of the limited tour run. Tickets will be available via Live Nation through a presale beginning at 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday (May 31). General on-sale tickets for the tour will begin on Friday, June 2, at 10 a.m. local time at  Gorillaz.com .

The band wrote 4, “Gorillaz are ON THE RUN… one band, one bus, four cities 💫 …with special guests @KAYTRANADA @lilyachty & @remiwolf 🔥”

‘The Getaway’ Shows   Fall 2023

• Sun Sept. 10 – Los Angeles, Calif. – BMO Stadium
• Wed Sept. 13 – Austin, Texas – Q2 Stadium
• Sat Sept. 16 – Chicago – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
• Tue Sept. 19 – Boston – Fenway Park

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Gorillaz are ON THE RUN… one band, one bus, four cities 💫 …with special guests @KAYTRANADA @lilyachty & @remiwolf 🔥 The Getaway Shows are on-sale Friday June 2 at 10am local time at https://t.co/CkN1CrGmXS pic.twitter.com/qOfExPQZrB — gorillaz (@gorillaz) May 30, 2023

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Gorillaz are making a four-stop tour of the United States this September, with shows in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston. Support at the Getaway Shows comes from Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf. The band canceled the tour on June 22.

Gorillaz released Cracker Island in February. Since then, Damon Albarn and his cartoon bandits have played a pair of star-studded shows at Coachella , including Bad Bunny and Beck on the second weekend and De La Soul and Thundercat before that. Albarn’s other band, Blur, announced their first album in 8 years this month.

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• M1 A1 Play Video
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• Aries (with Peter Hook ) Play Video
• Tomorrow Comes Today Play Video
• Saturnz Barz (with Popcaan ) Play Video
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• Every Planet We Reach Is Dead Play Video
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• The Lost Chord (with Leee John ) Play Video
• Désolé (with Fatoumata Diawara ) Play Video
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• Song played from tape Interlude: Elevator Going Up Play Video
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• Meanwhile (with Jelani Blackman ) ( and Mangrove Steel Pans ) Play Video
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• Clint Eastwood (with Little Simz ) ( and Sweetie Irie, with "Ed Case/Sweetie Irie Re-fix" outro ) Play Video
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Meet the diehard music fan who runs one of the world's busiest arenas

• London's O2 Arena is one of the world's busiest and sold a record 2.5 million tickets last year.
• The venue is managed by Steve Sayer, a music fan who previously worked for Manchester City.
• The O2 Arena presents comedy, boxing, UFC, esports and even monster trucks as well as music.

It may not be the world's most famous, but London's O2 Arena is now one of the busiest.

The venue, part of what began life as the Millennium Dome but was renamed The O2 following its sponsorship by a cell network, sold a record 2.5 million tickets last year — about 200,000 more than in 2022 — according to AEG.

That puts it in the same league as New York's Madison Square Garden, which first opened in 1879. Its London rival has only been oeprating since June 2007.

The O2 Arena has sold more than 30 million tickets since then, and in December notched up its 3,000th event: a concert by Tom Jones. The Welsh singer is known for songs such as "It's Not Unusual," and "Thunderball," which Business Insider once ranked as the 23rd best James Bond theme song (out of, erm, 25).

The arena is run by Steve Sayer, who joined AEG Europe a decade ago as commercial director before becoming general manager five years later. We meet in the windowless depths of the arena in the area behind the stage one chilly afternoon in March, just a couple of hours before a Jason Derulo concert.

Sayer says the O2 is one of those venues that "artists really want to play" because headlining it marks what he calls an "arrival moment" in their careers. Some 24 acts including SZA and Ateez headlined the arena for the first time last year, with a similar number including Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan doing so this year.

Prince played an epic run of 21 sold-out dates in the summer of 2007, while Sayer also cites Madonna's six shows last year, along with runs from the likes of Elton John, Monty Python, Adele, and the Spice Girls as some of the venue's most memorable.

The O2 hosts about 220 shows a year, and Sayer is ultimately responsible for some 190 full-time staff, and as many as 700 on event days. While "it has its stresses from time to time, like any senior role — it's pretty full-on," he maintains that running the O2 is an enjoyable job.

Creating a good workplace culture is very important for Sayer, but so is "having fun along the way. I like to use that world thrive — I want people here to have a great experience as an employee, have opportunities to learn and develop and grow."

He describes music as his main passion, having grown up with two brothers who played a lot of records, and then started going to gigs and festivals as a teenager, discovering dance music and "the rest is history really."

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Sayer, 49, says he decided to go to university in Manchester because of its music scene. After graduating with a geography degree he started working for the soccer club Manchester City, staying for 17 years and ending up as operations director overseeing match days and major events.

Sayer says he and his team have considerable autonomy to run the O2 Arena — the biggest business unit of AEG Europe — as they see fit. It was crowned "venue of the decade" by Billboard magazine in 2019, which suggests they're getting it right.

The division also operates arenas in Paris, Berlin, and Hamburg, as well as music festivals, tours, and other events. It's part of AEG, which was founded by Philip Anschutz and has become one of the world's biggest sports and live entertainment businesses.

While music accounts for about two-thirds of its shows, the arena also hosts everything from comedy to sport in the form of WWE, UFC, boxing, darts, and tennis; esports such as this November's League of Legends world championships; family and podcast shows — and even monster trucks.

The arena was closed for 18 months in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic and Sayer says there was some doubt about whether demand for live entertainment would return, but those fears proved unfounded.

He rates the first post-pandemic show by Gorillaz — one of Sayer's favorite acts — as his top gig ever at the arena. It was a thank-you for staff in the UK's National Health Service — "the atmosphere was unbelievable that night." His other top acts are Leftfield, New Order, and The Killers.

Even before COVID-19 struck there'd been a growth in the "experience economy," and Sayer says that's even more the case now, with very buoyant demand for live performances in stadiums and festivals as well as arenas like his.

Something else that seems to keep rising is ticket prices. Sayer agrees that the cost of seeing some top-end superstars has escalated, but supply and demand is a factor along with higher costs for touring and production.

He says prices for some tickets for Madonna's Celebration tour last year were high, but that the production values for the show were "incredible." (This writer forked out a three-figure sum to see it, and apart from a late arrival meaning an abrupt early end when the 11pm curfew struck, I'm inclined to agree.)

AEG is improving the arena by adding 5G coverage, "frictionless" food and drink outlets, and refurbishing performers' dressing rooms.

It's also replaced 12 corporate boxes with The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways — a private members' club that costs about $20,000 a year and boasts a retractable walkway over the arena for a "wow" factor.

Sayer says this year is proving just as busy as 2023 for the O2 Arena with shows coming up from Take That, Olivia Rodrigo, Liam Gallagher, Girls Aloud, and The Killers.

One record that the London venue may not be able to break any time soon, however, is Billy Joel's decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden. The Piano Man is due to perform at the venue for the 150th time in July.

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